San Luis Obispo County 4-H Field Day

On Saturday, June 12th I went to San Luis Obispo County Field Day at the Mid State Fair. It is an annual 4-H event that is good practice for the real fair that is just over a month away. I participated in showmanship with 36 kids including myself. I got 4th place and took level testing for sheep. Field Day was long and exhausting but I think it was a good experience. After field day we sprayed our lambs for fungus.

Sheep Shearing

On Friday, June 11th before field day, I washed my lamb. Then I took him on a walk to dry him off so he didn’t get chilled. I closed off a clean space in the lamb’s pen, and filled it with shavings so he would stay clean for field day. I sheared George with beef clippers. It gave him a clean close shear. I think he looked good.

Emergency Sheep Meeting

Last night we had an emergency sheep meeting to sign everyone up for Field Day in June. Field Day is a mock competition where we practice showing our lambs just like we would at the fair. Real competition judges are there and judge and place everyone's lambs. I'll keep you updated.